Forever & A Day Decor 2013 | Page 11

Check out our “Flower Girl Gift Basket!” This is not a single product; it is a package deal comprised with your wedding needs in mind. This package includes the essentials your flower girl will need: the basket, the petals, and a matching hair accessory. These items are cleverly packaged together as a gift basket so they can be presented as a gift to your flower girl.

There are a variety of styles and colors of baskets, as well as a vast amount of accents that can be added to further personalize it for your wedding. If you have questions about possible customizations just ask. I am happy to work with you. Extra items such as a coloring book and crayons or a “Sweetheart Certificate” can be added as well.

Don’t miss out on this convenient and adorable bundle for the flower girl at your wedding. Take advantage of this multifaceted “gift” while supplies last. In the end, I think you will like it just as much as she does.

FEATHERS! FEATHERS! FEATHERS! The trend that flew in a couple years ago is expected to come back full force. Feathers really seem to have taken flight in early spring of this year. However, it doesn’t seem to have reached its climax yet; feathers are continuing to gain popularity. If you haven’t already began to notice items incorporating feathers already keep your eyes peeled because you are destine to see more items in the near future.

Beyond the whimsical look that feathers can present they have long been believed to symbolize different things. The meanings varied through cultures and religions. Many cultures long ago, such as Native Americans and Egyptians, believed they were a way to communicate with different gods by invoking them or helping their souls in the afterlife. Whereas, Christianity created a symbol of their own using feathers to signify the virtues charity, hope, and faith.

Feathers continue to symbolize a variety of things still in modern time. A few things that people more commonly think feathers symbolize in more recent times are as follows: truth, speed, flight, ascension, and innocence.

Whether it is the symbolism, or merely a look becoming more coveted, feathers have already infiltrated the high fashion world in various run way shows. They have entered the homes of

millions through television ads for items similar to hair extensions with feather accents. They have even made their way into multiple facets of weddings industry.

Where has this feather trend ascended?

Hair accessories

Jewelry

Bouquets

Centerpieces

Clothing

Shoes

Purses

Feathers have arisen in many facets of the wedding industry (as well as out of the industry). Many items are being accented with feathers, while others items are being constructed almost purely of feathers. Whatever the case may be, feathers are coming back full seed.

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Fower Girl Gift Basket

Feather Trend